Juke Box Jury
Still no stopping the deluge of great singles. My big problem lately is not finding things to listen to, but rather deciding among the many contenders for “best single of the last five years.” Right now it’s a tough choice between “I Wanna Be With You” by the Raspberries (Capitol 3473), a totally joyous and uplifting pop masterpiece, and “Natural Man” by the Marcus Hook Roll Band (RegalZonophone 3060 — Eng. only, out here soon on Capitol).
Juke Box Jury
BY
GREG SHAW
November 26
Still no stopping the deluge of great singles. My big problem lately is not finding things to listen to, but rather deciding among the many contenders for “best single of the last five years.” Right now it’s a tough choice between “I Wanna Be With You” by the Raspberries (Capitol 3473), a totally joyous and uplifting pop masterpiece, and “Natural Man” by the Marcus Hook Roll Band (RegalZonophone 3060 — Eng. only, out here soon on Capitol). That’s probably a new one on you. They used to be called the Easybeats, but this record sounds like Lou Reed singing with the Move in the most amazing hard rock protest song since “Get Off My Cloud,” only much better. Besides a thunderous instrumental track, it features lyrics that touch on all the concerns of today’s confused teenagers and sets them in perfect pop context.